Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 159 km SSE of Miyakojima, Japan
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 159 km SSE of Miyakojima, Japan at May 4, 2026, 14:15 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 160 km (99 mi) SSE of Miyakojima.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 4, 2026, 14:15 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.581, 126.160 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 165 km SSE of Miyakojima, Japan | 9 km / 6 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 197 km SE of Miyakojima, Japan | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 75 km S of Miyakojima, Japan | 99 km / 61 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 139 km SE of Miyakojima, Japan | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 123 km SE of Miyakojima, Japan | 36 km / 23 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 126 km SSE of Miyakojima, Japan | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 149 km S of Miyakojima, Japan | 62 km / 38 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.